photo by Diane Krauthamer
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that DC Public Schools will open on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 23. DC Government will open on time.
Families with students enrolled at a public charter school should expect to hear directly from their school and can also check the school status tracker to see if their school has changes to their operating posture.
An Extreme Cold Alert is in effect until 7:00 a.m. on Monday, February 23. Overnight temperatures will feel like 20°F or colder. The District opens Hypothermia Shelters to ensure there are warm, safe places to be for anyone experiencing homelessness. For a list of shelters and other information about hypothermia season, visit cold.dc.gov.
Residents are also encouraged to stay vigilant and help neighbors experiencing homelessness in need of shelter by calling the Shelter Hotline. To request free, accessible transportation for yourself or someone else, call the Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 or by dialing 311. If you believe there is an immediate medical emergency, call 911.”